South Carolina / Department of Transportation
Agency file
The Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 2,710 employees with median total compensation of $63,481; the highest distinct record was $254,099.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,710 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,481) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $111,756 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,979. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 7
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Donald Mcelveen is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $115,444.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Dahae Kim holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,255.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeremy Knight serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,225.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Steven Altman works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $114,876 in 2026.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Gregory Oswald holds the role of Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,724.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jeremy Jackson works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jeremy earned $114,724 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Bykalo serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,704.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Timothy Parker serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,658.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Lyle Lee is a Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $114,603.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Brown serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,573.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Williams is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $114,550.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
James Walden is a Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $114,373.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Joseph Fredendall works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $114,022 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jack Valetti is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $113,615.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Michael Todd works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $113,104 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Toya Scipio serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,096.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Thomas Bostic is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $112,980.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Darlene Broughton serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,948.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Kimberly Bishop works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Kimberly earned $112,755 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Perry Crocker holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,654.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
David Kelly works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. David earned $112,636 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Madden is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $112,569.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Fred Green is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $112,539.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Wilkes holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,318.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Trenton Thielbar serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,318.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Derrick Goodman is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $112,200.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Stephen Ellis is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $112,171.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Elliott holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,056.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Derrick Tindal works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Derrick earned $111,906 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Tommie Parker holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,859.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Howard Williamson works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Howard earned $111,853 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dawn Watkins serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,756.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brian Davison works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Brian earned $111,756 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Joseph Fowler is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $111,673.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
James Davidson works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. James earned $111,555 in 2026.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Transportation
Jennifer Timmons holds the role of Director of Strategic Communications at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,500.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Daniel Balentine is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $111,208.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Darren Celorier serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,130.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nickey Lewis serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,600.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jordan Jolly works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Jordan earned $110,380 in 2026.